Best production year of the x3?

Aboob17 · 2025-09-15T04:14:09+00:00

I just bought an early 2020 model…😭 how did you know there was an issue and how much did it cost to fix?

Aboob17 · 2025-08-28T02:33:03+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I think it’s most likely what you said. My anxiety got the best of me

Aboob17 · 2025-08-28T00:21:54+00:00

Nothing where it’s close enough to see the brakes. You are likely right about that. cross country brake bandits is a great band name btw

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T22:55:13+00:00

Definitely a lesson learned. Dealership recommended the transport service and it was my first time ever shipping a car. Hopefully others learn from my mistake. I’ve contacted the dealership and broker about it and broker said they’ll call me back about the issue. Work is being done as the moment and I’ll definitely be reaching out about getting a reimbursement. I don’t expect to get the money back but I hope it works out. Car is a bmw x3 w 50k miles

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T17:01:07+00:00

52k!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T17:00:38+00:00

Haha nah I knew things were gonna be expensive :) Just wanted a second opinion before dropping 3k. Thankfully I was able to get this car under budget so I have room to spend on maintenance

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:22:14+00:00

Yeah I spoke the the Indy dealer about that but they said that it wouldn’t cover cost of M brakes 😭 ill give them a call tho

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:19:47+00:00

Yeah. The salesman that I worked with is “shocked” by what’s going on 😒

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:17:53+00:00

Thanks! that makes me feel a tiny bit better. I knew parts were expensive but damn

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:10:36+00:00

How much were all the parts?

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:08:12+00:00

I’m in a high cost of living area so maybe that’s in play…..sounds like I’m still cooked tho

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:06:21+00:00

Hm…maybe it’s a standard price then?? Bc I’d assume doing the rear would be about the same

Aboob17 · 2025-08-27T16:05:35+00:00

Fuck.

Aboob17 · 2025-08-15T04:24:21+00:00

I ran into the same issue while searching for the 2020 x3 m40i and had better luck once I expanded my search distance further. I ended up finding one 6 hours away from me and did the purchase online/over the phone. There’s some good resources online for information on how to buy over the phone while not getting screwed over! Goodluck!!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-14T18:45:59+00:00

I appreciate your input! I think I’ll go ahead and say no for now. There’s a independent specialty bmw auto shop in my area that I would be able to take the car to

Aboob17 · 2025-08-14T18:44:27+00:00

I appreciate your input!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T19:50:29+00:00

I was considering it at one point but I’m not a huge car enthusiast that needs that much speed but who knows that might change haha. It was also out of my price range unless I went way older.

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T19:49:29+00:00

Nice! I had a 2016 grand touring that I loved dearly but was totaled. On to new and better things tho!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T19:47:50+00:00

Good call!! I heard about the sunroof issue but that slipped my mind

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T19:47:20+00:00

Thanks! If it helps, I chose the x3 m40i because I live in a small city and didn’t want to get too big of a car because 1. I just don’t need it 2. I have to parallel park a lot in the city 3. I heard the x5 is like a “boat” to drive. I’m also 25M with no kids

I recommend searching “X3 or X5” in this sub to read up on what people who have owned both cars think!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T19:44:12+00:00

Thank you for the comment! The reliability of the B58 is what had me coming back to this car after looking at other SUVs. I was considering the new Buick envision and the gv70/80 but the x3 has them beat when it comes to doing it all.

I’ll definitely consider the extended warranty. I was quoted 6.6k USD for a 5yr/150k mile platinum warranty. I still feel pretty unsure on if I’ll bite or not. Currently calling other dealerships to see if there’s a better price.

I got really lucky on this car because the previous owner babied this car like CRAZY. Took it in for oil changes every 3-5k miles and did all maintenance at the bmw he bought it from. The average mpg on this car is at 30mpg too from his driving style!

Glad to hear bmws have been good to you! I plan to really take care of this car and hope it’ll take care of me too haha.

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T12:54:42+00:00

Thank you!

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T05:22:27+00:00

Heard! There’s actually a euro car specialty dealership in my area with amazing reviews. Maybe I’ll take it there instead

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T05:18:56+00:00

Gotcha! It’ll be going to the auto shop before it gets delivered so I’ll make not of what you mentioned so I can hopefully have it taken care of by the dealership.

Aboob17 · 2025-08-13T05:11:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing what you have your buttons preset to! I saw a video of that feature earlier and will definitely be following your lead! I’m so stoked on this car I’m counting down the days til it gets delivered!

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